Analysis of Employee Working Hours in Reducing Congestion in Depok City

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of regulating employee working hours in reducing traffic congestion in Depok City, a strategic area that serves as a buffer zone for Jakarta. Using a comprehensive research method that includes primary and secondary data collection, traffic performance analysis was conducted using the parameters of the Indonesian Road Capacity Manual (MKJI). The study focused on two main roads, Jalan Margonda Raya and Jalan Raya Sawangan, which are the centers of transportation activities. The main findings show that congestion is caused by limited road capacity, high private vehicle use, and low attractiveness of public transportation. Based on the simulation of the proposed scheme of regulating working hours and school hours, there is an improvement in the volume-capacity ratio (V/C) during peak hours, thus potentially reducing the level of traffic saturation. The study also made strategic recommendations on  road  infrastructure improvement, public  transportation quality improvement, and policy coordination between the government, the community, and the private sector. The conclusions emphasize the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration to implement integrated evidence-based policies. The results are expected to serve as a reference for the Depok City Government in designing more effective transportation management strategies, as well as making a real contribution to reducing congestion and improving the quality of life of urban residents.